Etailers prepare brands for business in GST 2.0 eraFlipkart and Amazon are in discussions with brands regarding the potential impact of the proposed GST reduction on demand. The ecommerce gi...
22 Aug, 2025, 12.42 AM IST
Amid festivity, auto & electronics companies carry wait of GST on their shouldersManufacturers are concerned about a potential dip in sales. Consumers might postpone buying vehicles and electronics. They are waiting for ...
19 Aug, 2025, 05.00 AM IST
CTI urges Delhi govt to host shopping festivals on lines of Dubai, ChinaThe Chamber of Trade and Industry has requested the Delhi government to organize large shopping festivals and business fairs, similar to th...
02 Aug, 2025, 06.01 PM IST
Ahead of festivals, dry fruit prices drive consumers nutsIndia's dry fruit market is facing a downturn due to global disruptions, GST concerns, and import uncertainties. Importers are delaying shi...
31 Jul, 2025, 12.05 AM IST
Proposal sent to UNESCO to include Diwali as Intangible Cultural Heritage: CentreIndia has submitted a proposal to UNESCO to include the Diwali festival in the 2023 list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH). Culture Min...
06 Feb, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
Ahead of assembly polls, MSRTC withdraws passenger fare hike move for Diwali seasonThe Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) cancelled the planned 10% fare hike for the Diwali season, providing relief to pas...
14 Oct, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Ration card holders in Maha to get grocery package at Rs 100 for DiwaliAs per the Reserve Bank of India's consumer price index, the country's retail inflation rate is 7 per cent. Against this backdrop, the stat...
04 Oct, 2022, 04.44 PM IST
Delhi govt after Diwali likely to put in place several COVID-19 preventive measuresIn a Delhi Diaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting after Diwali, the city government may propose staggered timing of markets and other ...
13 Nov, 2020, 09.28 PM IST
'Make in India' Diwali this year? Government mulls stricter curbs on Chinese goods amid tensionsChinese crackers already face such a ban under the Explosives Act on account of presence of certain chemicals that are hazardous to the env...
28 Aug, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
Did Diwali change India's slowdown story? Here's data to help you decideLatest sales data from the two sectors that have become the face of this slowdown may provide some insights.
01 Nov, 2019, 06.27 PM IST
Flipkart & Amazon brace up for mid-year mega sales battleIndustry executives said the upcoming sales will be a scaled-down versions of their marquee festive event, when consumers are offered heavy...
04 May, 2018, 09.52 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh madrassas told to cut Muslim holidaysClerics that TOI spoke to expressed unhappiness at the move. Hitherto, madrassas in UP were closed only during Muslim festivals with the ex...
03 Jan, 2018, 10.02 AM IST
Railways mulls extra charges during festivals, discounts for odd-hour travelsThe additional amount could be charged on per hour basis depending on the time a passenger saved while travelling in the faster train, the ...
24 Dec, 2017, 11.10 PM IST
Pakistan Hindu lawmakers demand holidays on religious festivalsIt was proposed by opposition Pakistan People's Party Hindu lawmakers Ramesh Lal and Ramesh Kumar Vankwani of ruling Pakistan Muslim League...
25 Mar, 2016, 03.07 PM IST
- Most Kingfisher employees may take management offer, but some still holding out
Most KFA employees may accept management's proposal to pay 3 months' dues before Diwali & the rest post the airline's re-capitalisation.
24 Oct, 2012, 04.40 AM IST
- 'Victoria committed to prevent any violence against Indians'
Victoria's acting premier Rob Hulls on Saturday asserted that his government was firmly committed to prevent any violence against the India...
03 Oct, 2009, 05.42 PM IST
- IBF to meet after Diwali over advertisement tariff issue
Not prepared to take the rebuff by the advertisers lying down, the broadcasters are again meeting after Diwali to discuss ways to implement...
01 Nov, 2007, 10.33 AM IST